Easy Loaded Tater Tots

Loaded tater tots in a white bowl surrounded by the ingredients in small bowls: Tater tots, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.

5 from 2 votes

Loaded tater tots are topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and a quick and easy sour cream sauce. Easy, quick, and downright addictive in the best way!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 302kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

2 13x9 baking sheets

Ingredients

1 32 oz bag frozen crispy tater tots
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
7 slices bacon
3 green onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt or ranch seasoning to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on one of the baking sheet and the other with the bacon in a single layer. Bake both sheets for 20-25 minutes, carefully flipping them halfway through to ensure all sides become golden brown and crispy.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and consistency, and set it aside.
Once the cooked tater tots are crisp, turn off the oven and remove the tots. Transfer them to a few serving plates or bowls and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over them.
If the cheese does not melt, place the plates in the turned-off oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely.
Remove the cheesy tater tots from the oven. Add your favorite toppings, starting with the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
Drizzle the prepared sour cream mixture over these cheesy loaded tater tots or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Always line the sheet pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
Let the homemade sauce come to room temp before adding it to the potatoes so it doesn't cool down the tater tots.
Let the hot tater tots cool for a few minutes before adding the cheddar. Otherwise, it may slide off and/or not melt as evenly.
For extra crispy tots, broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days — store the toppings separately from the potatoes if possible. These can be frozen for up to 2 months as well.

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